Warning Systems Flashcards

0
Q

Which TCAS categories generate voice aural alerts?

A

TCAS RA and TA

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Q

Which TCAS traffic categories generate maneuver commands on the PFD?

A

Resolution Advisories only.

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2
Q

Does a TA require an avoidance maneuver?

A

No

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3
Q

What are the 4 categories of TCAS traffic displayed on the ND?

A

RA, TA, Proximate traffic, Other traffic

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4
Q

How is each TCAS traffic category displayed on ND?

A

RA - Red
TA - Amber
Proximate traffic - Solid white
Other traffic - Open white

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5
Q

Which ND modes will not display TCAS traffic?

A

Plan mode

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6
Q

Will the caption “TRAFFIC” appear in all ND modes?

A

Yes

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7
Q

Name the default display on SYS synoptic display on the ground before engine start.

A

Status Display

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8
Q

Name the default display on SYS synoptic display on the ground after engine start.

A

Flight controls synoptic display

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9
Q

Name the default display on SYS synoptic display in flight

A

Fuel synoptic display

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10
Q

Name the default display on SYS synoptic display on the ground after landing.

A

Status display

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11
Q

Is the predictive windshear warning active at all altitudes?

A

In flight, WX radar begins scanning for windshear below 2300’RA and PWS alerts are enabled below 1200’RA.

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12
Q

What is the significance of an advisory message being at the top of its list?

A

That message has the highest priority within it’s group.

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13
Q

Under what conditions will secondary engine instruments automatically display?

A
  • When display first receives power
  • Pressing the ENG switch
  • N2 below idle in flight
  • Exceeding any secondary parameter
  • Fuel control switch moved to CUTOFF
  • Start selector in START
  • Engine fire switch pulled in flight
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14
Q

What is the effect of pressing the EICAS event record switch?

A

It records up to 5 EICAS events in to memory.

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15
Q

Describe TAMS. Where does it appear and when?

A

Thrust Asymmetry Minimum Airspeed
Provides situational awareness to the pilots by showing the minimum control speed with a large thrust asymmetry.
-Displayed on PFD & HUD speed tapes

17
Q

When is the status queue inhibited?

A

From T/O thrust set to 800’RA or 30 sec after liftoff.

18
Q

When are master caution lights and sound alerts inhibited on takeoff?

A

From 80kts to 400’RA or 20 sec after liftoff.

-EICAS messages still shown

19
Q

When are communication messages and sound alerts inhibited on takeoff?

A

From T/O thrust set to 400’RA or 20 sec after liftoff.

-Except cabin alerts

19
Q

When are altitude alerts inhibited?

A

After G/S capture or LDG flaps set and Gear down.

20
Q

When are master warning lights and sound alerts inhibited on takeoff?

A

From V1/VR to 400’RA or V1+25 sec after liftoff.

-Warning messages still shown on EICAS.

22
Q

When is master caution light and sound inhibited on approach/landing?

A

From 200’RA to 75kts.

23
Q

When are communication messages, Status cue and sound alerts inhibited on landing?

A

From 800’RA to 75 kts.

24
Q

Which EICAS caution messages are not inhibited att 200’RA on approach with LAND2/LAND3 displayed?

A
  • AUTOPILOT
  • AUTOTHROTTLE DISC
  • SPEEDBRAKE EXT
25
Q

How long after the WX radar begins scanning for wind shear are PWS alerts enabled?

A

12 seconds

26
Q

What is the aural PWS caution message?

A

“Monitor radar display”

27
Q

How far ahead is the PWS Alert area?

A

3 nm

28
Q

When is the EICAS “CONFIG GEAR” warning displayed?

A

• the airplane is in flight, and
• any landing gear is not down and locked, and
• any of the following configurations exist:
- either thrust lever closed and radio altitude less than 800 feet, or
- FLAP lever in landing position

29
Q

When is a “TRAFFIC ADVISORY” displayed?

A

When another airplane will enter conflict airspace within 20 to 48 seconds.

30
Q

When is a “RESOLUTION ADVISORY” displayed?

A

When another airplane will enter conflict airspace within 15 to 35 seconds.

31
Q

What is the relative altitude of terrain displayed in green?

A

250/500’ below to 2000’ below

32
Q

What is the relative altitude of terrain displayed in amber?

A

250/500’ below to 2000’ above

33
Q

What is the relative altitude of terrain displayed in red?

A

More than 2000’ above

34
Q

Can weather and terrain data be displayed simultaneously on the same ND?

A

No, but they can be shown independently on the ND and mini-map.

35
Q

Will an OBSTACLE or TERRAIN alert cause the terrain to be displayed on the ND?

A

Yes, regardless of TERR switch position.

36
Q

If the WX switch is NOT pushed, when will the weather radar begin scanning for windshear?

A

Thrust of either engine in the takeoff range